TeamB541AET - Principles that Promote Learning and Do not Promote Learning

Principles that Promote Learning	Principles that do not Promote Learning
A learning environment that engages, motivates and stimulates learning	Little or no feedback from the facilitator
Recognition of cultural differences	Questions from facilitator require a memorized answer
Student's ability to connect their learning with their environments beyond the classroom	Lack of student confidence and motivation
A safe learning environment	The material is not relevant to the learner's experiences
The environment encourages independence, interdependence and self-motivation	Adults being treated like a child
Students take responsibility for their own learning	Adults have other commitments outside the classroom
Facilitator and learner should have a good relationship	There is not a good relationship with facilitator
Text and graphics are organized and relevant	Text and graphics are confusing
All learning styles are accommodated	Material is accommodating to one learning style

References:

Post, H. (n.d.) Teaching Adults: What Every Trainer Needs to Know About Adult Learning Styles. Family Advocacy and Support Training (FAST) project. A project of pacer center. Retrieved from
http://www.fastfamilysupport.org/fasttraining/Other/teachingadults-whattrainersneedtoknow.pdf

American Astronomical Society. Six Ways to Discourage Learning. Retrived from
http://aas.org/education/Six_Ways_to_Discourage_Learning.php

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (n.d.) Principles of Learning and Teaching P-12 Unpacked. Retrieved from
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/support/pages/unpacked12.aspx?Redirect=1

Ento (n.d.) Unit L9: Create a Climate that Promotes Learning. Retrieved from:
http://www.sqa.org.uk/files_ccc/LearningDevCD_L9.pdf

Griffith University (n.d.) Principles to Promote Excellence in Learning and Teaching Practices at Griffith University. Retrieved from
http://www.griffith.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/120201/PrinciplesLandT.pdf